Road Cracks Worry Users on Key Uganda Highway.
Deep cracks have formed on the Kabale-Kisoro Highway in Uganda, making drivers fear a repeat of last year's road collapse. The breaks appear in the Omubwindi area of Rubanda District.
The road leads to Bwindi National Park, a major tourist destination. Big trucks use it daily to carry goods to Rwanda and Congo. Many people say the cracks make driving unsafe, especially at night.
"The road curves in, and this brings fear to drivers after dark," Rev Yason Ainemani said. He uses the road often and thinks poor building work caused the problem.
Another road user, Enonsi Tumuhamwe Mudenko, wants quick fixes before anyone has an accident.
The head of Rubanda District, Steven Kasyaba, said he is upset that road officers have not helped. The Uganda National Roads Authority joined with the Works Ministry some time ago, but Kasyaba said road fixes have taken longer since then.
"We told the Works Ministry about this, but they have not done anything," Kasyaba said. He asked the district road expert to put up signs that warn drivers. Yet he wants the Ministry to fix the road soon.
The police have stepped in to help keep people safe. Elly Maate, who speaks for the Kigezi police, said they put up warning signs. "We tell people about the danger and watch the traffic," Maate said.
Allan Ssempebwa from the Works Ministry said they are aware of the problem. He shared that road experts went to check the extent of the damage.
"Our teams are there," Ssempebwa said. "They make the area safe and look at what needs fixing. We will start work when they tell us what to do."
This road matters much to the area. It helps tourists see the park and lets traders move goods. Leaders and people who use the road hope the government will act fast. They want to stop the road from breaking like it did last year in Bwera Village, where traffic stopped for many hours.
Deep cracks have formed on the Kabale-Kisoro Highway in Uganda, making drivers fear a repeat of last year's road collapse. The breaks appear in the Omubwindi area of Rubanda District.
The road leads to Bwindi National Park, a major tourist destination. Big trucks use it daily to carry goods to Rwanda and Congo. Many people say the cracks make driving unsafe, especially at night.
"The road curves in, and this brings fear to drivers after dark," Rev Yason Ainemani said. He uses the road often and thinks poor building work caused the problem.
Another road user, Enonsi Tumuhamwe Mudenko, wants quick fixes before anyone has an accident.
The head of Rubanda District, Steven Kasyaba, said he is upset that road officers have not helped. The Uganda National Roads Authority joined with the Works Ministry some time ago, but Kasyaba said road fixes have taken longer since then.
"We told the Works Ministry about this, but they have not done anything," Kasyaba said. He asked the district road expert to put up signs that warn drivers. Yet he wants the Ministry to fix the road soon.
The police have stepped in to help keep people safe. Elly Maate, who speaks for the Kigezi police, said they put up warning signs. "We tell people about the danger and watch the traffic," Maate said.
Allan Ssempebwa from the Works Ministry said they are aware of the problem. He shared that road experts went to check the extent of the damage.
"Our teams are there," Ssempebwa said. "They make the area safe and look at what needs fixing. We will start work when they tell us what to do."
This road matters much to the area. It helps tourists see the park and lets traders move goods. Leaders and people who use the road hope the government will act fast. They want to stop the road from breaking like it did last year in Bwera Village, where traffic stopped for many hours.
